Vax U86-PM Series, Instruction Manual

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Thank you for buying this Dual Power.
Taking care of your carpets
The Dual Power is designed to make washing carpets regularly, as effective and efficient as
possible and this user guide will help you get the most out of your machine.
Maintaining your carpets will ensure they keep their appearance for longer and smell fresh and
clean. You’ve chosen carpets for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good care
of them.
Taking care of your Dual Power
Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always ready
when you are to tackle your carpets.
• This carpet washer is intended for household use only and
NOT for commercial or industrial use.
• Only use the carpet washer indoors and keep the area you’re
cleaning well lit.
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and
openings whilst using the carpet washer.
• This carpet washer is NOT to be used by children under eight
years or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, unless they have been given instructions on how
to use the machine or are supervised during use.
• Any cleaning or maintenance of your carpet washer should not
be made by children without supervision and ensure they don’t
play with the carpet washer.
• Before using your carpet washer test your carpets/rugs/
upholstery for colourfastness and pile distortion.
• Only Vax recommend tools and solution should be used with
this carpet washer. Using other solutions may invalidate the
guarantee.
Please keep instructions for further use.
Basic safety precautions
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Check with the manufacturer of your flooring prior to using
the carpet washer
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The clean water tank should only be filled with warm water
(max 40’C). Filling the clean water tank with hot or boiling
water may damage your machine and invalidate your
guarantee.
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Store your carpet washer in a cool, dry area. Before storing
your carpet washer please ensure all water/solutions tanks
and filters are thoroughly clean and dry.
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Always vacuum your carpets thoroughly before using your
carpet washer.
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Always unplug the carpet washer before carrying out any
maintenance and before connecting or disconnecting the
hose/accessories.
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Turn off all controls on the carpet washer before
disconnecting or connecting the power cord, after use
always wrap the power cord around the cord clips provided.
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Always replace the fuse in the plug with a 13amp fuse.
Always protect the power cable from heated surfaces or
near open flames.
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Always keep the power cord away from the brushes whilst
using your carpet washer.
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Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved
extension cords may overheat. Care should be taken to
arrange the extension cord as it can be a trip hazard.
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Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
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Always use the carpet washer with all water/solution tanks
and filters in place.
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Keep all openings clear and free from debris as this may
affect the airflow/suction.
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Always use the carpet washer in an upright position.
To prevent motor damage from dirty water, never hold
the carpet washer upside down or lay on its side.
Don’ts
Do’s
Taking care of you
We’re here if you need us. Instead of taking me back
to the shop, simply visit:
vax.co.uk/support
or call:
(UK)
0844 412 8455
(ROI) 1-800 928 308
Monday-Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm, Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm
Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number
of the product before calling.
Alternatively, you can write to us at:
Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0QH, UK
Let us know what you think
@VaxUK
Let’s talk safety
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Don’t leave the carpet washer plugged in when unattended.
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Don’t use this carpet washer if it has been dropped,
damaged or left outdoors.
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Don’t run over the power cord or use carpet washer if
the power cord or plug is damaged. Please contact our
Customer Care Line on: 0844 4128 455
(Mon-Fri 8:30am to 6:00pm, Sat 09:00am to 5:00pm)
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Don’t use your carpet washer to pick up any flammable or
combustible materials (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use
the carpet washer in an area with explosive vapours or liquid.
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Don’t handle the plug or use the carpet washer with wet hands.
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Don’t carry the carpet washer while it’s switched on.
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Don’t pull or carry this carpet washer by the power cord.
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Don’t use the power cord as a handle, pull the power cord
around corners, sharp edges or close a door over the power
cord. Don’t unplug carpet washer by pulling on the power cord.
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Don’t use your carpet washer to pick up hot coals, cigarette
butts, matches or smoking hot burning items or use in an
area where there may be harmful fluids (chlorine, bleach, and
ammonia drain cleaner).
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Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this
may cause damage to your carpet washer.
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Don’t over saturate your carpet.
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Don’t use the carpet washer with incorrect voltage as this may
result in damage or injury to the user. The correct voltage is
listed on the ratings label.